The idea of starting Yoga seemed like the perfect fit! (A friend of mine sold me on the idea! And trust me, it didn't take much selling considering how much I've been feeling the need for a really good stretch as well adding some form of relaxation into my system!)

Having said that...

I've always wanted to try Bikram because I was intrigued by the hot room and took no issue with...

"...The 90-minute programstimulatesthe organs, glands and nerves, moving fresh oxygenated blood to 100 percent of the body, restoring all systemsto ahealthy working order. It can also promote weight loss and limit the effects of aging. In addition, the Bikram series of postures combines skills of concentration, patience, determination and self-control, that increase mental clarity and reduce stress." source

I got up at 4:45am, finished packing my gym bag and picked up my friend at 5:40am. (Yep, it was an early morning!)

Once we got to Rama Lotus...

We got ourselves some prime parking!(Parking downtown is never a breeze, which is why this is a big deal! It's also because we were 1/2 hour early for the class! lol)

As we were greeted with a big smile upon entry to the studio (at 6am)...

I filled out my papers, rented a mat, headed to the change room, locked up my stuff and left everything behind except for...

My water and towel! (I was told I would need both! I now know why lol)

As we were the first ones to arrive...

We settled ourselves in the hot room and laid down until it was time to begin!(It was very hot but not uncomfortably hot...but I really like it hot, so I enjoyed the heat quite a bit!)

Actually...
I loved the heat!

The room was dimly lit and the air was calm...

It was already very relaxing! (Perfect way to start my morning!)

As soon as the class begun...

I was ready to get my stretch on!

**I was a bit nervous because I was obviously a beginner and didn't want to stick out like a sore thumb! I soon came to realize no one cared. It was a class for all levels. I felt comfortable, instantly...despite how ugly my poses may have looked lol**

I was really happy too because...

The instructorwas amazing in her instructions as she took us through all the poses! (Her calm nature was also very soothing!)

My whole body was soaked but yet so relaxed at the same time! (So soaked I had troubles holding certain poses because my body was dripping wet...in other words, I had no grip!)

**What I alsoreally enjoyed about the class was that my mind only concentrated on what it was that I was doing. It was a great way for me to meditate, (so to speak), on what was going on in that present moment. No outside thoughts, just me, myself and I in a hot room, stretching every piece of me, focusing, concentrating,relaxing in every way, shape and form (literally!). It did my body and mind good!**

After I showered and got dressed (into dry clothes!)...

I made myself a bowl of Protein Oats with some PB2 Goodness! (It may not be pretty, but it was really yum!)

Protein Oats:

1/2 Cup Minute Oats
1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder

I added Boiling Hot Water until I reached my desired thickness.

Toppings:

1/2 Banana
1 1/2 T PB2

All that being said...

I will definitely be back for another session! (Actually, I did go back! And, once again, I felt FUreakin' awesome!)

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Questions FU You...

1. Have you ever done Bikram Yoga? If so, did you like it?2. What's one thing you did recently that was outside of your regular routine?

14 comments:

Girl I LOVE YOU.something about you and that yoga mat makes me know (I. Prideful. that way :)) we'd be friends.that said, BIKRAM is too long for me.way.if only there were a bikram express.60 sweaty minutes?Id be in.

Oh, so glad you had a good first Bikram class! Exciting! Funny...I also just went darker. I used to be a blonde (like my whole life) and now I'm brunette. The reactions from people are always pretty entertaining. ;)

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